I Kings 8:16
The Scripture
(16) Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 8 the king of Israel, Solomon, constructs a magnificent temple in Jerusalem and gathers the priests and Levites to consecrate it, creating a central place for worship. The chapter highlights the temple’s role as a focal point of devotion and the priesthood’s responsibility to uphold God’s covenant.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Samuel 7:6II Samuel 7:7II Chronicles 6:5II Chronicles 6:6II Chronicles 6:7II Chronicles 6:8II Chronicles 6:9II Chronicles 6:10II Chronicles 6:11I Chronicles 17:5I Chronicles 17:6Psalms 132:13
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